DUNEDIN.
[special to tub stab.] Three of the City cabmen and a^cartor named Gawn were prosecuted to-day for taking part in the New Year's morning riot. No specific assault was proved, but the Magistrate held that their presence with the mob rendered them culpable. The cabmen were fined £2 each, and Gawn who was m a Donnybrook humour striking out at everyone, had to pay a£s fine. The fines were immediately paid. Rain is falling in torrents, and the Caledonian sports have been postponed till Monday. The North Dunedin Eifies, who challenged all the corps in the Colony to a match lately, have had their challenge accepted by the City Guards. J The daily papers have articles suggesting that special constables should in future bo eworn in on festive occasions bo as to preserve
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 3351, 4 January 1879, Page 2
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134DUNEDIN. Star (Christchurch), Issue 3351, 4 January 1879, Page 2
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